The Absinthe Drinker

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This painting was done around the same time as Pablo Picasso was
working on his Blue Period. Absinthe is an alcoholic drink that is
now banned in many countries because of its addictive and psychoactive
qualities.

It was a drink that was made famous by the many artists in Paris
who consumed and painted people consuming Absinthe. Other famous Parisian
artists that painted Absinthe drinkers included Edgar
Degas and Edouard Manet.

The 'Buveuse accoudée' painting was sold at a Christie's auction
in 2005 for $6,288,000 with buyer's premium.